Cook - Part Time - Haliburton

Job Description

• Monitors quality and quantity of food supplies ordered, proper operation of kitchenequipment and alerts Manager of problems. Recommends corrective action. 

• Directs Dietary Aides in basic food preparation procedures and in serving activities atmeal times; assumes responsibility for routine departmental operations in the absence of the Dietary Manager, including staff replacements and service calls for malfunctioning equipment. 

• Maintains all required records such as menu changes, delivery receipts, temperature checks; cooperates with other departments to meetresident's needs. 

• Reviews regular and therapeutic menus and sets up equipment and supplies for food preparation. Prepares food and nourishments following standardized recipes and production sheets.Provides forprescribed diets, including variations in texture. Ensures meals are served on time, atappropriate temperatures and in portion-controlledquantities 

• Must meet one of the three (3) following qualification scenarios: 

• Chef training or culinary management certificate or diploma from a program that meets the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or 

• Certificate of qualification as a Cook issued by an authority meeting the requirements of the OLTCH Act, or  

• Post-secondary diploma in food and nutrition management or apost-secondary degree in food and nutrition. 

• Ability to work safely, following established safety practices andprocedures 

• Provenability toprovide direction and lead others within a busy environment. 

• Ability to communicate positively with residents,families andcolleagues 

• Strong organizational skills 

• Able to work weekends, vacation time and holidays both Cook #1 and #2shifts 

• All Surge and 24/7 training is up todate 

• Good attendance isa must.  

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At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.​

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We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.